Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 May 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

25 (2)(a) Canned berries shall be presented as whole berries.
(a) Whole berries shall consist of whole , intact berries with the stalks removed
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be five grades of berries namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standards grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned berries are as follows: (see Table on page 32 of the Regulations)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned berries are as follows: (see Table on page 34 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 25(1)-(4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned berries 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries